THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2009

IDW PUBLISHING FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: ANGEL: BLOOD AND TRENCHES #2

Angel: Blood and Trenches #2 will arrive in stores on April 1 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by John Byrne, with art and cover by Byrne.

Here's how IDW describes the issue:

"Under attack from an unknown enemy, the crew of the scoutship Fortune face death, hard choices, and the worst fears of fragile humans far from home in the unforgiving vastness of space."

Angel: Blood and Trenches #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: G.I. JOE #4

G.I. Joe #4 will arrive in stores on April 1 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Robert Atkins and covers by Dave Johnson and Atkins.

Here's how IDW describes the issue:

"How does Cobra work out disputes with its sub-contractors? It's cold-blooded murder as Destro and Baroness battle to the death inside the walls of Castle Destro! All this while the Joes battle mechanical terrors to take back The Pit. Wall-to-wall, cover-to-cover action."

G.I. Joe #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: G.I. JOE MOVIE PREQUEL #2

G.I. Joe Movie Prequel #2 will arrive in stores on April 1 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Chuck Dixon, with art by SL Gallant and a cover by Joe Corroney.

Here's how IDW describes the book:

"'Destro.' The summer's big blockbuster is not the beginning! Learn the legacy of Clan Destro in a bloody history lesson you'll never forget. Then follow the latest heir to the Destro manor as he travels to Paris for an illegal arms deal with some bad guys who think they can re-negotiate terms -- with bullets! They have no idea who they're haggling with."

G.I. Joe Movie Prequel #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: JAZZ

Transformers Spotlight: Jazz will arrive in stores on April 1 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Josh van Reyk and Shaun Knowler, with art by E.J. Su and covers by Su and Andrew Griffith.

Here's how IDW describes the issue:

"Stranded, outgunned and outnumbered, Autobot special operative Jazz will need every bit of his training if he is going to make it out of this one alive! As things go from bad to utterly hopeless, what chance do Jazz and his (unwilling) compatriot have, when they're being tracked by the Decepticons' most ruthless warriors -- The Predacons?"

Transformers Spotlight: Jazz will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: THE TRANSFORMERS: MAXIMUM DINOBOTS #4

The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots #4 will arrive in stores on April 1 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Simon Furman, with art by Nick Roche and covers by Roche and Marcelo Matere.

Here's how IDW describes the issue:

"The Dinobots' unexpected allies make their presence felt, joining forces with them for an all-out assault on Scorponok in the very heart of his Machination stronghold in Dallas. Meanwhile... Hot Rod wants out! Sunstreaker wants in! Shockwave wants to deal! Itıs the beginning of the end... in more ways than one!"

The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN #4

Star Trek: Countdown #4 will arrive in stores on April 1 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Tim Jones and Mike Johnson, with art and cover by David Messina.

Here's how IDW describes the issue:

"The countdown to the blockbuster motion picture Star Trek ends with the final issue of this exclusive comics tie-in! The origin of the villainous Nero concludes as the heroes of the Federation race against time to save the universe. The end is only the beginning, as the story continues on the big screen this summer with the premiere of Star Trek!"

Star Trek: Countdown #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: STAR TREK: CREW #2

Star Trek: Crew #2 will arrive in stores on April 1 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by John Byrne, with art and cover by Byrne.

Here's how IDW describes the issue:

"Alone behind enemy lines, hunted by both sides, Angel discovers his worst suspicions are true when he learns of the dark forces massing in the Kaiser's troopsforces with an agenda all their own."

Star Trek: Crew #2 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: TRANSFORMERS BEST OF THE UK: CITY OF FEAR #3

Transformers Best of the UK: City of Fear #3 will arrive in stores on April 1 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Simon Furman, with art by Robin Smith and a cover by Andrew Griffith.

Here's how IDW describes the issue:

"Ultra Magnus and the Wreckers have survived a city full of zombies in their efforts to prevent a nuclear meltdown that threatens all of Cybertron. But now a new, huge obstacle stands in their way: Trypticon! Fan-favorite tales from the UK continue."

Transformers Best of the UK: City of Fear #3 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.